Dublin DogThe Luck of the Irish
By Julie Bielenberg Lucky number seven - Jason Watson started his company on the seventh day, of the seventh month of 2007. Dublin Dog began when Jason realized the funky smell in his house was none other than the soggy collars from his dogs. "One day when coming back from business meetings in Atlanta, the "˜aha' moment occurred. There in front of my nose, literally, was my Ironman watch. I thought, "˜I work out in this, I swim in this, I hike, etc. and it gets clean when I take a shower. Now, if only my dogs' collars could be worn and cleaned in the same manner.' That started my drive, which turned into an obsession," explains Jason. The business has flourished from its simplicity and is now located in more than 700 outlets in nine countries. This year, Jason and his team have expanded from the trendy-yet functional dog collars and created two new toys, the Dogonaut and the Gripple"”both are retrieval, toss and tug toys. They are also working on a new all-element leather series"”highfashion "faux" leather collars made with exquisite detail and stitching, which can be worn in the water and wiped clean with mild soap and water. Maybe the most exciting addition to Dublin Dog is the creation of the Dublin Dog Foundation (www.dublindogfoundation.org). The purpose of the non-profit is to increase the role dogs play in human health, development and service. This Independence Day, the foundation team, along with friends and family, will take turns riding the Kustom Kruiser, a specially designed dog and human bike, for more than 400 miles to Washington DC, in order to raise money and provide a service dog for a person with special needs. Looks like Dublin Dog truly understands how blessed it has been with good fortune, and hopes to continue spreading the karma.
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